Hesston golfers claim league title

Thursday

May 9, 2013 at 5:26 AMMay 9, 2013 at 5:26 AM

By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan

KINGMAN — The Hesston High School boys' golf team claimed the Central Kansas League title Tuesday in Kingman. The Swathers downed Sterling 319-329. Halstead was third at 338. Michael Hendricks of Sterling was top medalist with a 73. Hesston's Matt Thayne was two strokes back at 75 in second. Other Hesston medalists were Brock Martin in fourth at 81, Titus Ewert in fifth at 81 and Matt Steele in seventh at 82. Brandon Swank shot an 89 and Jack Barnhart shot a 94. Halstead claimed two medalists — Nathan Gamanche in third at 79 and Taylor Nemeth in sixth at 82. Cory Armendariz shot an 87, followed by Blake Bohling at 90, Alex Thibault at 92 and Brendan Gundy at 95. Hesston competes in the Class 4A regionals at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson. Halstead competes in the Class 3A regionals at 8:30 a.m. at the Cherry Oaks Golf Course in Cheney.